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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.31, 1,232.90 and 802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.31, 1,232.90 and 802.28 is: 1,195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.31 : 1,232.90 = 802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.31/1,232.90 = 802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.31x = 1,232.90 × 802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.31x = 989,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,130.67/827.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.60

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